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Man's Sleeveless Ceremonial/Ritual Jacket.
Kalambi
Man's Sleeveless Ceremonial/Ritual Jacket.
Man's Sleeveless Ceremonial/Ritual Jacket.
Museum of International Folk Art; Gift of the Lloyd E. Cotsen and Neutrogena Corporation Collection. Photographs by Pat Pollard.

Kalambi

DateEarly 20th century
Place madeSarawak Region, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia
MediumCotton
Dimensions7 3/4 × 6 5/16 in. (19.75 × 16 cm)
ClassificationsCeramic
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Lloyd E. Cotsen and the Neutrogena Corporation, A.1995.93.705
Object numberA.1995.93.705
DescriptionPolychrome pilih (pilih = continuous supplementary weft weaving in Borneo); and chain-stitch embroidery; decorate an Iban man's sleeveless jacket. Color: Red, black, yellow, brown, white. Technique: continuous supplementary weft; and chain stitch embroidery.
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